The Biggest Mistake in Trusts: Funding
Posted on November 28, 2020 by shieldsandboris
Your real estate holdings, life insurance, bank accounts and retirement savings won’t magically flow into your trust.
Scottish Actor Sean Connery May Have Had Dementia
Posted on November 27, 2020 by shieldsandboris
Iconic Scottish actor Sean Connery, who has died at the age of 90, suffered from dementia in his final years, his widow Micheline Roquebrune revealed on Sunday.
Does Pandemic have an Impact on Financial Powers Of Attorney?
Posted on November 26, 2020 by shieldsandboris
We have all seen the heartbreaking stories about people dying in hospitals from Covid-19 without family present. We’ve also heard about the tragic decisions healthcare workers must make when time and resources are spread thin. Compounding these sad situations is that often the person who can speak for the individual suffering from Covid-19 is not present because of hospital procedures designed to prevent contagion.
What are the Responsibilities of a Trustee?
Posted on November 20, 2020 by shieldsandboris
A trustee is a manager of assets in a trust. The grantor creates the trust and appoints the trustee. A trustee has a ‘fiduciary duty’ to serve the grantor and not benefit personally.